Sheriff's office releases names of mother, children found dead in Cornelius
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released the names of four people found dead Tuesday afternoon in a Cornelius home.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released the names of four people found dead Tuesday afternoon in a Cornelius home.
They are:
- 37-year-old Hong Phuong Le
- 7-year-old-son Thanh Tien Dam
- 5-year-old-daughter Ha Ngan Dam
- 2-year-old-daughter Viena Mai Dam
Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit are leading the investigation into their deaths, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
"The Sheriff’s Office is in contact with the Forest Grove School District, ensuring timely communication reaches students, teachers, and personnel impacted by this tragic story," the sheriff's office added.
Reached by email, Forest Grove School District spokesperson David Warner said two of the children, ages 5 and 7, were students at Cornelius Elementary School.
"We have communicated with school families and are providing district grief and mental health care resources for students, staff, and families at the school," Warner said in a statement.
"Our students are going through a lot and need to focus on getting the support they need and to focus as much as possible on their school routines," Warner said, deferring further questions to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The mother and her three young children were found dead around 3 p.m. Tuesday near the 300 block of North 15th Avenue in Cornelius.
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"The investigation is still in the early stages, and the release of information will be limited," the law enforcement agency added.
Anyone with information regarding the case, including those with personal or professional connections to the family, were asked to contact the investigations division by calling 503-846-2500 in reference to case number 50-25-4892.
This story has been updated with remarks from the Forest Grove School District.
